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LANDMARKS COMMISSION CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED MINUTES OF AUGUST 10, 2020 ROLL CALL Mr. Neville called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm via online public meeting. Present: Elizabeth Cardarelli, Tom Dubowski, James Gearhart, Jim Morse, David Neville, Gretchen Schuler, Paul Schumann Absent: Duane Limpert, Sarah Egan -Reeves Staff. Planning and Community Development Director Kim Lieber, Assistant Director of Law Bryan O'Malley, Administrative Assistant Nicole Rambo -Ackerman Ms. Schuler moved, seconded by Mr. Schumann, to excuse the absences of Mr. Limpert and Ms. Egan -Reeves, motion passed 7-0. REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Dubowski moved, seconded by Mr. Schumann, to approve the Landmarks Commission minutes of June 8, 2020, motion passed 7-0. OLD BUSINESS 20-16508; North Olmsted Universalist Church; 5050 Porter Road Representatives: Dan Beeman, Wagner Sign Company; Emily Williams, Church Board President; Brian Warren, Church Board Vice President; James Kearney, Church Finance Director Ms. Lieber stated that the sign height has been reduced but will still be made of metal and have electronic signage. The base has been widened so it is no longer classified as a pole sign. Mr. Beeman said the height was decreased by one and a half feet. The aluminum will be painted with a flat finish so it will not have a sheen. The identification area has been changed to a black background with white lettering so only the name will be lit up. The LED area has also been decreased in height. Ms. Lieber reminded the Commission to review the materials and style of the sign for appropriateness when compared with the building age and style. The zoning code does not currently allow electronic signage and the proposed sign code will continue not to allow the sign. She did not feel a modern electronic sign would be compatible with the age of the church. Mr. Morse thought the design of the sign had been improved since the last proposal in regards to the look on the property and the appearance of the materials, Mr. Neville agreed. Mr. Schumann objected to an electronic sign in a residential neighborhood and on a landmarked property. The sign code is about to be changed but would not permit electronic signs in either of those locations. Mr. Morse thought there was a functional reason for the sign and hardship of needing to change the sign frequently. Mr. Dubowski agreed and thought there is a hardship to change the sign but the standards have been set. After the discussion at the last meeting, he was disappointed